SettingsPeople from Cranston, Rhode Island
Abraham Nathanson
Abraham Nathanson (November 26, 1929 – June 6, 2010) was an American graphic designer.
Abraham Nathanson (November 26, 1929 – June 6, 2010) was an American graphic designer.
Benjamin Knight
Benjamin Knight (1813–1898) was a New England industrialist and philanthropist, who was a partner with his brother Robert Knight in the B. B. & R. Knight Company and was one of the largest texti...
Benjamin Knight (1813–1898) was a New England industrialist and philanthropist, who was a partner with his brother Robert Knight in the B. B. & R. Knight Company and was one of the largest texti...
Buddy Cianci
Vincent Albert "Buddy" Cianci, Jr. served as the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1975 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2002.
Vincent Albert "Buddy" Cianci, Jr. served as the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1975 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2002.
Charlene Lima
Charlene Lima is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 14th District since 1993.
Charlene Lima is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 14th District since 1993.
Christopher Lippitt
Christopher Lippitt (1744-1824) was a prominent Revolutionary War officer and founder one of the earliest textile mills in Rhode Island.
Christopher Lippitt (1744-1824) was a prominent Revolutionary War officer and founder one of the earliest textile mills in Rhode Island.
Curt Bennett
Curt Alexander Bennett (born March 27, 1948 in Regina, Saskatchewan and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a former American ice hockey forward, who played in the National Hockey League as we...
Curt Alexander Bennett (born March 27, 1948 in Regina, Saskatchewan and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a former American ice hockey forward, who played in the National Hockey League as we...
David Emma
David Anaclethe "Dave" Emma (born January 14, 1969) is an American retired ice hockey player.
David Anaclethe "Dave" Emma (born January 14, 1969) is an American retired ice hockey player.
David Littman (ice hockey)
David K. Littman (born June 13, 1967 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a former ice hockey goaltender.
David K. Littman (born June 13, 1967 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a former ice hockey goaltender.
David Moretti
David Moretti is an American actor, born in Cranston, Rhode Island.
David Moretti is an American actor, born in Cranston, Rhode Island.
David Quinn (ice hockey)
David Quinn (born July 30, 1966, in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a former professional ice hockey defenseman.
David Quinn (born July 30, 1966, in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a former professional ice hockey defenseman.
Dennis Wholey
Dennis Wholey (born July 2, 1939, Cranston, Rhode Island) is an American television host and producer, and the author of a number of self-help books, one of which was a New York Times bestseller.
Dennis Wholey (born July 2, 1939, Cranston, Rhode Island) is an American television host and producer, and the author of a number of self-help books, one of which was a New York Times bestseller.
Domenic Thomas Russillo
Domenic Thomas Russillo, AIA (1902--1980), was a minor American architect who practiced in mid-20th-century Rhode Island and Massachusetts under the firm name D. Thomas Russillo.
Domenic Thomas Russillo, AIA (1902--1980), was a minor American architect who practiced in mid-20th-century Rhode Island and Massachusetts under the firm name D. Thomas Russillo.
Edward D. DiPrete
Edward Daniel DiPrete is an American Republican Party politician from Rhode Island.
Edward Daniel DiPrete is an American Republican Party politician from Rhode Island.
Edward Michael Laborio
Edward Laborio, born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, was the founder and Chairman and CEO of The Envit Capital Group, Inc., know together with its subsidiaries as Envit Capital, headquartered ...
Edward Laborio, born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, was the founder and Chairman and CEO of The Envit Capital Group, Inc., know together with its subsidiaries as Envit Capital, headquartered ...
Edward William Day
Edward William Day was a United States federal judge.
Edward William Day was a United States federal judge.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is an American television talk show host and television personality.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is an American television talk show host and television personality.
Elisha Harris
Elisha Harris of Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, was Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, 1846–47 and the 20th Governor of Rhode Island 1847–49.
Elisha Harris of Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, was Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, 1846–47 and the 20th Governor of Rhode Island 1847–49.
Elizabeth H. Roberts
Elizabeth H. Roberts (born April 17, 1957) is the 68th and current Lieutenant Governor of the State of Rhode Island.
Elizabeth H. Roberts (born April 17, 1957) is the 68th and current Lieutenant Governor of the State of Rhode Island.
George J. Peters
George J. Peters (died March 24, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II duri...
George J. Peters (died March 24, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II duri...
George Masso
George Masso (born November 17, 1926), born in Cranston, Rhode Island, is an American jazz trombonist, bandleader, vibraphonist and composer specializing in swing and Dixieland styles.
George Masso (born November 17, 1926), born in Cranston, Rhode Island, is an American jazz trombonist, bandleader, vibraphonist and composer specializing in swing and Dixieland styles.
Haiganush R. Bedrosian
Judge Haiganush R. Bedrosian is Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Family Court.
Judge Haiganush R. Bedrosian is Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Family Court.
Harvey Bennett, Jr.
Harvey Bennett (born August 9, 1952 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a retired American professional ice hockey player.
Harvey Bennett (born August 9, 1952 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a retired American professional ice hockey player.
Henry Curtis Lind
Henry Curtis Lind (born October 21, 1921) was an American lawyer and the fourteenth reporter of decisions of the United States Supreme Court from 1979 to 1989.
Henry Curtis Lind (born October 21, 1921) was an American lawyer and the fourteenth reporter of decisions of the United States Supreme Court from 1979 to 1989.
Henry Howard (Rhode Island)
Henry Howard (April 2, 1826– September 22, 1905) was the 32nd Governor of Rhode Island from 1873 to 1875.
Henry Howard (April 2, 1826– September 22, 1905) was the 32nd Governor of Rhode Island from 1873 to 1875.
Jack Capuano
Jack Capuano (born July 7, 1966 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is the head coach of the New York Islanders.
Jack Capuano (born July 7, 1966 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is the head coach of the New York Islanders.
Jack Reed
John Francis “Jack” Reed (born November 12, 1949) is the senior U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, serving since 1997.
John Francis “Jack” Reed (born November 12, 1949) is the senior U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, serving since 1997.
Jack Reed (politician)
John Francis “Jack” Reed is the senior United States Senator from Rhode Island and a member of the Democratic Party.
John Francis “Jack” Reed is the senior United States Senator from Rhode Island and a member of the Democratic Party.
Jimmy Cooney (1890s shortstop)
James Joseph Cooney (July 9, 1865 – July 1, 1903) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Colts (1890–92) and Washington Senators (1892) of the Nationa...
James Joseph Cooney (July 9, 1865 – July 1, 1903) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago Colts (1890–92) and Washington Senators (1892) of the Nationa...
Jimmy Cooney (1920s shortstop)
James Edward Cooney, nicknamed "Scoops," was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams between and.
James Edward Cooney, nicknamed "Scoops," was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams between and.
Joe Exter
Joe Exter is a retired American ice hockey goaltender.
Joe Exter is a retired American ice hockey goaltender.
John DePetro
John DePetro is an American talk radio host on WPRO and FM 99.7 FM, television host and analyst, stand-up comedian,on-line columnist.
John DePetro is an American talk radio host on WPRO and FM 99.7 FM, television host and analyst, stand-up comedian,on-line columnist.
John Gordon (murderer)
John Gordon (died February 14, 1845) was the last person executed by Rhode Island.
John Gordon (died February 14, 1845) was the last person executed by Rhode Island.
John Gordon (Rhode Island)
John Gordon was the last person executed by Rhode Island.
John Gordon was the last person executed by Rhode Island.
Johnny Cooney
John Walter Cooney (March 18, 1901 — July 8, 1986) was a pitcher, outfielder and first baseman, then a longtime coach, in American Major League Baseball.
John Walter Cooney (March 18, 1901 — July 8, 1986) was a pitcher, outfielder and first baseman, then a longtime coach, in American Major League Baseball.
Joy Homestead
The Joy Homestead is an historic site at 156 Scituate avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island.
The Joy Homestead is an historic site at 156 Scituate avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Joyce Jillson
Joyce Jillson (December 26, 1945 — October 1, 2004) was a syndicated newspaper columnist, best-selling author, actress, and astrologer.
Joyce Jillson (December 26, 1945 — October 1, 2004) was a syndicated newspaper columnist, best-selling author, actress, and astrologer.
Mark van Eeghen
Mark van Eeghen (born April 19, 1952 in Cambridge, Massachusetts), is an American football player, who played ten years in the National Football League, including making two Super Bowl appearances.
Mark van Eeghen (born April 19, 1952 in Cambridge, Massachusetts), is an American football player, who played ten years in the National Football League, including making two Super Bowl appearances.
Matthew Guglielmetti
Matthew L. Guglielmetti, Jr., also known as "Matty", is a high-ranking mobster from Cranston, Rhode Island who is a Caporegime, or "captain," in the New England-based Patriarca crime family of L...
Matthew L. Guglielmetti, Jr., also known as "Matty", is a high-ranking mobster from Cranston, Rhode Island who is a Caporegime, or "captain," in the New England-based Patriarca crime family of L...
Melissa Fiorentino
Melissa "Missy" Fiorentino is a female boxer from Cranston, Rhode Island, United States.
Melissa "Missy" Fiorentino is a female boxer from Cranston, Rhode Island, United States.
Michael Napolitano
Michael Napolitano is a former mayor of the city of Cranston, Rhode Island, succeeding Stephen Laffey.
Michael Napolitano is a former mayor of the city of Cranston, Rhode Island, succeeding Stephen Laffey.
Monty Are I
Monty Are I (formerly known as Monty's Fan Club and Monty) is an American rock band from Cranston, Rhode Island.
Monty Are I (formerly known as Monty's Fan Club and Monty) is an American rock band from Cranston, Rhode Island.
Nehemiah Knight
Nehemiah Knight (March 23, 1746 – June 13, 1808) was a United States Representative from Rhode Island.
Nehemiah Knight (March 23, 1746 – June 13, 1808) was a United States Representative from Rhode Island.
Nehemiah R. Knight
Nehemiah Rice Knight (December 31, 1780 April 18, 1854) was a United States Senator from Rhode Island.
Nehemiah Rice Knight (December 31, 1780 April 18, 1854) was a United States Senator from Rhode Island.
Nicholas Mattiello
Nicholas A. Mattiello (b. 1963) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 15th District since 2007.
Nicholas A. Mattiello (b. 1963) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 15th District since 2007.
Nicholas O'Neill
Nicholas O'Neill (January 28, 1985 - February 20, 2003) was the youngest of the 100 victims of The Station nightclub fire, which occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Nicholas O'Neill (January 28, 1985 - February 20, 2003) was the youngest of the 100 victims of The Station nightclub fire, which occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson
Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson (born August 8, 1951) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and a former Rhode Island Superior Court justice.
Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson (born August 8, 1951) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and a former Rhode Island Superior Court justice.
Ralph Warburton
Ralph Warburton (born June 22, 1924 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a retired American ice hockey right wing, and was a member of the United States national team at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
Ralph Warburton (born June 22, 1924 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is a retired American ice hockey right wing, and was a member of the United States national team at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
Rob Gaudreau
Robert Rene Gaudreau (born January 20, 1970) is an American retired professional ice hockey player.
Robert Rene Gaudreau (born January 20, 1970) is an American retired professional ice hockey player.
Robert Aldrich
Robert Aldrich was an American film director, writer and producer, notable for such films as Kiss Me Deadly, The Big Knife, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Hush… Hush, Sweet Char...
Robert Aldrich was an American film director, writer and producer, notable for such films as Kiss Me Deadly, The Big Knife, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Hush… Hush, Sweet Char...
Robert Knight (industrialist)
Robert Knight (1826–1912) was a New England industrialist and philanthropist, who was a partner with his brother Benjamin Knight in B. B. & R. Knight and was one of the largest textile manufactu...
Robert Knight (1826–1912) was a New England industrialist and philanthropist, who was a partner with his brother Benjamin Knight in B. B. & R. Knight and was one of the largest textile manufactu...
Sam Fletcher (soccer)
Sam Fletcher (born 1890 in Manchester, England; died January 22, 1972 in Cranston, Rhode Island) was an English football (soccer) full back who played professionally in England, Canada and the ...
Sam Fletcher (born 1890 in Manchester, England; died January 22, 1972 in Cranston, Rhode Island) was an English football (soccer) full back who played professionally in England, Canada and the ...
Sasha Cagen
Sasha Cagen is an American writer, editor, and entrepreneur best known for starting the quirkyalone movement.
Sasha Cagen is an American writer, editor, and entrepreneur best known for starting the quirkyalone movement.
Steve Laffey
Stephen (Steve) Laffey was the Republican mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island with his term ending in 2007.
Stephen (Steve) Laffey was the Republican mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island with his term ending in 2007.
Tim Regan (ice hockey)
Tim Regan (born December 28, 1949) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the American Hockey League (AHL), as well as with the Boston University Terriers (BU) an...
Tim Regan (born December 28, 1949) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the American Hockey League (AHL), as well as with the Boston University Terriers (BU) an...
Tom Healey
Thomas F. Healey (1853 - February 6, 1891) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for one season.
Thomas F. Healey (1853 - February 6, 1891) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for one season.
Tom Mellor
Thomas Robert Mellor (born January 27, 1950) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman.
Thomas Robert Mellor (born January 27, 1950) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman.
Vin Di Bona
Vincent John "Vin" Di Bona (born 1944) is a television producer for many American television shows such as America's Funniest People, MacGyver and Entertainment Tonight as well as ...
Vincent John "Vin" Di Bona (born 1944) is a television producer for many American television shows such as America's Funniest People, MacGyver and Entertainment Tonight as well as ...
Vinny Paz
Vinny Paz, formerly Vinny Pazienza is an Italian-American former boxer and world champion in the lightweight and light middleweight weight classes.
Vinny Paz, formerly Vinny Pazienza is an Italian-American former boxer and world champion in the lightweight and light middleweight weight classes.
Will Blackmon
William Edwards Blackmon is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League.
William Edwards Blackmon is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League.
William Sprague (Rhode Island, 1799-1856)
William Sprague, also known as William III or William Sprague III, was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, serving as the 14th Governor, a U.S. Repres...
William Sprague, also known as William III or William Sprague III, was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, serving as the 14th Governor, a U.S. Repres...
William Sprague (Rhode Island, 1799–1856)
William Sprague, also known as William III or William Sprague III (November 3, 1799 October 19, 1856), was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, serving...
William Sprague, also known as William III or William Sprague III (November 3, 1799 October 19, 1856), was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, serving...
William Sprague (Rhode Island, 1830-1915)
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830September 11, 1915) was the 27th Governor of Rhode Island from 1860–1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863–1875.
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830September 11, 1915) was the 27th Governor of Rhode Island from 1860–1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863–1875.
William Sprague (Rhode Island, 1830–1915)
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 September 11, 1915) was the 27th Governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1860–1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863-1875.
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 September 11, 1915) was the 27th Governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1860–1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863-1875.